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Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

714 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572-2922

Operation number:
1708681
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
103
License effective:
March 9, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565819395
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center from September 17, 2021 through December 30, 2025.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 30, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.57
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.94

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's files were reviewed: one file is missing updated immunization records, second file is missing health statement and updated immunization records and a third file is missing health statement and consent/release information.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational policies were reviewed, and the following information is missing: 18(a) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, 18(d) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, 18(f) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and 18(g) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files are missing health statements. One file is missing emergency contact address, releases information and special care information. Seven out of the ten files reviewed are missing the updated information regarding special care.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Nine staff files were reviewed. One file is missing training certificates on the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency preparedness and communicable diseases. A second file is missing copy of driver's license for a caregiver that participates in transportation. A third file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was supervising 17 children ages 3-4yo, SAG 3yo. Classroom was over ratio by two children. One caregiver was supervising 12 children ages 18mo-2yo, SAG 2yo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not maintained. The side of the middle seat was missing a plastic cover. This posed a safety hazard as screws that had sharp edges were exposed and children could accidentally scratch their legs as they try to access the back seat of the van. Note: The director temporarily covered the exposed screws with duct tape during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not equipped with a fire extinguisher. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fire extinguisher was obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no unitary surfacing material for a slide requiring surfacing in one of the children's outdoor playgrounds. The slide was placed over concrete and measurements were 22 inches in height. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the slide was removed from the children's playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Documentaiton showing parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for 24 children being transported were not included in the transporation binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and added in the transportation binders.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 24 children being transported were missing from the transportation binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and added in the transportation binders.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the child's emergency contact address. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained and documented in the child's file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed caring for 8 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was 12-17 months of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was more than an 18 month difference observed in the infant room when a toddler was combined with the infants during naptime. The youngest child was 6 months old and the oldest child was 29 months old.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee was allowed to be present at the operation and have direct access to children prior to receiving the employee's eligibility status from the Centralized Background Check Unit.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 5 month old, 11 month old, 14 month old, 15 month, 16 month old, and two 17 month olds. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601